Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition Recruiter (Cycle Hire)

The Role

The Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition Recruiter leads comprehensive full-cycle recruitment for a dynamic portfolio of entry-level through manager-level positions, as well as temporary hires, across the Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) National Office. This role partners with hiring managers to execute innovative sourcing, screening, and selection strategies that attract diverse, high-caliber talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages end-to-end talent acquisition for assigned requisitions (entry-level to manager, including temp hires), encompassing job posting distribution, multi-channel proactive sourcing, resume screening, structured interviewing, offer generation, and onboarding handoff.
• Conducts thorough phone screens and virtual interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications, competencies, and cultural fit with PPFA; coordinates panel interviews and prepares standardized selection collateral.
• Executes recruitment workflows within established Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to reduce time-to-fill, optimize panel selection, and maintain operational efficiency across the hiring lifecycle.
• Serves as a proficient system user for Lever ATS and SuccessFactors HRIS; maintains accurate recruitment analytics, candidate pipeline data, and KPIs to support data-driven decision-making.
• Coordinates background checks, reference verifications, and onboarding logistics in partnership with TA Operations; ensures strict adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and organizational policies.
• Promotes PPFA as an employer of choice by leveraging internal/external advertising platforms and maintaining transparent, engaging communication throughout the candidate journey.

Engagement

• Partners closely with hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle; leads intake sessions to align on criteria, serves as a continuous liaison, provides pipeline updates, and guides data-driven selection decisions.
• Researches and engages external networks, universities, community organizations, social media channels, employee referrals, and professional associations to proactively build diverse candidate pipelines.
• Represents PPFA at career fairs, university sessions, industry conferences, and networking events to build organizational awareness and expand talent pools.
• Fosters collaborative, trusting relationships with hiring managers, candidates, PCE Business Partners, and TA Operations team members to ensure seamless service delivery and high engagement.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or another relevant field is required.
• APHR, PHR, SHRM, SHRM-CP, AIRS CIR, CDR, TAS, and other HR or recruitment-related certificates are a plus.
• Minimum 3+ years of high-volume recruitment experience is required.
• Proficient with or ability to learn HR databases (SuccessFactors), applicant tracking software (Lever) or other recruitment systems & candidate management systems is required.
• Experience with full-cycle recruitment and general recruitment strategies with a proven track record of success is required.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace or related software is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Proven ability to recruit diverse talent is required.
• Professional approach with an ability to build and maintain relationships is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, time-management skills, and multitasking ability are required.
• A track record of recruiting at all levels for non-profit roles related to organizing, advocacy, and electoral campaigns, public policy, and communications is preferred.
• Familiarity with labor laws, employment regulations, industry trends, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment is preferred.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative is preferred.
• Results-oriented and data-driven is required.